The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 312
Henry Capt, Geneva, No. 31701, circa 1890.Fine,18K gold, keyless, quarter-repeating watch.
USD 1,300 - 1,600
Sold: USD 1,495
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", engine turned back with engraved initials, gold hinged glazed cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, Breguet hands.M. 38 mm, nickel, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 46 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |